John A Emerson, one of the pioneer residents of Hawarden, died suddenly at his home in Des Moines between 8:30 and 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, according to word received here Wednesday by his niece, Mrs. Wesley M. Ruttan. Death came without warning as he seated in his chair in their apartment in the Victoria Hotel.
Jack Emerson was identified with Hawarden in its early struggling days. While 76 years old at the time of his death, he came to Hawarden as a young man and was active in the early development of the city. With his brother, Bert Emerson, he erected the building now occupied by the Keehn &Schiefen pool hall and they were engaged in the boot and shoe business there for a time. In later years he served as city marshal and as assessor.
He was united in marriage about forty-five years ago with Miss Josephine Washburn. Three children were born to them but two of them died in infancy. About twenty years ago they moved to Des Moines where they have since resided. His last visit here was about a year ago. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Hope Emerson, who has attained fame in the theatrical world and spends much of her time I New York City. He also leaves two brothers, Carroll Emerson of San Francisco and Bert Emerson of Delano, California, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Ryno of San Francisco.
Jack Emerson had a host of friends among the older residents here. He was a man of generous impulses and a big heart, friendly and neighborly, with a cheery greeting for everyone and his death will be sincerely by many outside the family circle.
Accompanied by Mrs. Emerson and daughter, Miss Hope, the remains will arrive in Hawarden Friday morning and funeral services will be held at the Ross Funeral Home at 1:30 Friday afternoon with the Rev. T.H. Harding, pastor of the Associated Church. Interment will be made in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Hawarden Independent 3/21/1935
Jack Emerson was identified with Hawarden in its early struggling days. While 76 years old at the time of his death, he came to Hawarden as a young man and was active in the early development of the city. With his brother, Bert Emerson, he erected the building now occupied by the Keehn &Schiefen pool hall and they were engaged in the boot and shoe business there for a time. In later years he served as city marshal and as assessor.
He was united in marriage about forty-five years ago with Miss Josephine Washburn. Three children were born to them but two of them died in infancy. About twenty years ago they moved to Des Moines where they have since resided. His last visit here was about a year ago. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Hope Emerson, who has attained fame in the theatrical world and spends much of her time I New York City. He also leaves two brothers, Carroll Emerson of San Francisco and Bert Emerson of Delano, California, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Ryno of San Francisco.
Jack Emerson had a host of friends among the older residents here. He was a man of generous impulses and a big heart, friendly and neighborly, with a cheery greeting for everyone and his death will be sincerely by many outside the family circle.
Accompanied by Mrs. Emerson and daughter, Miss Hope, the remains will arrive in Hawarden Friday morning and funeral services will be held at the Ross Funeral Home at 1:30 Friday afternoon with the Rev. T.H. Harding, pastor of the Associated Church. Interment will be made in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Hawarden Independent 3/21/1935
John A Emerson, one of the pioneer residents of Hawarden, died suddenly at his home in Des Moines between 8:30 and 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, according to word received here Wednesday by his niece, Mrs. Wesley M. Ruttan. Death came without warning as he seated in his chair in their apartment in the Victoria Hotel.
Jack Emerson was identified with Hawarden in its early struggling days. While 76 years old at the time of his death, he came to Hawarden as a young man and was active in the early development of the city. With his brother, Bert Emerson, he erected the building now occupied by the Keehn &Schiefen pool hall and they were engaged in the boot and shoe business there for a time. In later years he served as city marshal and as assessor.
He was united in marriage about forty-five years ago with Miss Josephine Washburn. Three children were born to them but two of them died in infancy. About twenty years ago they moved to Des Moines where they have since resided. His last visit here was about a year ago. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Hope Emerson, who has attained fame in the theatrical world and spends much of her time I New York City. He also leaves two brothers, Carroll Emerson of San Francisco and Bert Emerson of Delano, California, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Ryno of San Francisco.
Jack Emerson had a host of friends among the older residents here. He was a man of generous impulses and a big heart, friendly and neighborly, with a cheery greeting for everyone and his death will be sincerely by many outside the family circle.
Accompanied by Mrs. Emerson and daughter, Miss Hope, the remains will arrive in Hawarden Friday morning and funeral services will be held at the Ross Funeral Home at 1:30 Friday afternoon with the Rev. T.H. Harding, pastor of the Associated Church. Interment will be made in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Hawarden Independent 3/21/1935
Jack Emerson was identified with Hawarden in its early struggling days. While 76 years old at the time of his death, he came to Hawarden as a young man and was active in the early development of the city. With his brother, Bert Emerson, he erected the building now occupied by the Keehn &Schiefen pool hall and they were engaged in the boot and shoe business there for a time. In later years he served as city marshal and as assessor.
He was united in marriage about forty-five years ago with Miss Josephine Washburn. Three children were born to them but two of them died in infancy. About twenty years ago they moved to Des Moines where they have since resided. His last visit here was about a year ago. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Miss Hope Emerson, who has attained fame in the theatrical world and spends much of her time I New York City. He also leaves two brothers, Carroll Emerson of San Francisco and Bert Emerson of Delano, California, and one sister, Mrs. Jack Ryno of San Francisco.
Jack Emerson had a host of friends among the older residents here. He was a man of generous impulses and a big heart, friendly and neighborly, with a cheery greeting for everyone and his death will be sincerely by many outside the family circle.
Accompanied by Mrs. Emerson and daughter, Miss Hope, the remains will arrive in Hawarden Friday morning and funeral services will be held at the Ross Funeral Home at 1:30 Friday afternoon with the Rev. T.H. Harding, pastor of the Associated Church. Interment will be made in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Hawarden Independent 3/21/1935
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